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1:1 101: a simple framework for a critical conversation
1:1 101: a simple framework for a critical conversation
(This is the first in a series of articles on core Product Management. Core Product Management isn't an exact science;…
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We heard you: we're making some changes to LinkedIn Search
We heard you: we're making some changes to LinkedIn Search
At LinkedIn, "Members first" is one of the core tenets of our engineering process. "Members first" means listening to…
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Holy speed, Batman! A 10-day whirlwind review of tech in China
Holy speed, Batman! A 10-day whirlwind review of tech in China
These past two weeks I humbly hitched my wagon to an introduction to technology in China for LinkedIn's junior PMs. In…
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Young people! Let's talk resume
Young people! Let's talk resume
Young people- we need to talk. This week, I spent a couple of hours reading through resumes.
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Today was my first day at LinkedIn (or why I left, then rejoined Microsoft)
Today was my first day at LinkedIn (or why I left, then rejoined Microsoft)
Back in April, I decided that after 12 years at Microsoft, it was time for a change. Before I get into the why, let me…
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David Flink shared thisNow may be a good time to tell y'all I've joined Fanatics Collect to bring must-have collectibles closer to every fan. It's my hobby-turned-job moment, and I honestly can't believe I get to do this. It's also a little selfish; here's a picture of the Quinten Post part of my card collection. I'm basically just addressing my own needs (or: building from experience?). Cool things to come!
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David Flink shared thisWhat a time to be on stage. Thanks for having me TikTok. See you at GlobalTok25! (Huge h/t to Eugene Oh for capturing my good hair day.)
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David Flink shared thisVery excited to welcome Pinterest and TikTok to Amazon in-app shopping. These integrations are another step towards lettings our customers shop wherever they find inspiration, and follow in the footsteps of our partnerships with Meta and Snap Inc. last year. Huge thanks to my team, its extended family of Amazonians, and our partners for making these launches possible. (As an aside: big fun to reconnect with my fellow ex-Bings in new roles.) We're only at the beginning of Amazon's social shopping journey. Check out our open positions on Amazon Jobs and come change the future of social commerce with us. https://lnkd.in/gKubPy8cAmazon Deals Let Shoppers Buy Products on TikTok, PinterestAmazon Deals Let Shoppers Buy Products on TikTok, Pinterest
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David Flink shared thisLast November, we did a thing and launched Amazon in-app shopping for US-based customers on Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. We're accelerating in all directions this year, so now's an excellent time to come build the future of social commerce with me and Thomas Hibbert. We're #hiring: * Senior Product Manager - Tech: https://lnkd.in/gX2N8sCk * Software Development Engineer II: https://lnkd.in/ggTRyBAG * Front-end Development Engineer II: Ping me (req. 2589518 should be up shortly) * Senior Front-end Development Engineer: Ping me (req. 2589608 should be up shortly) Know anyone great or are you great yourself (and let's be honest, why would you not be)? Say hi!Senior Product Manager - Tech, Amazon in-app shoppingSenior Product Manager - Tech, Amazon in-app shopping
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David Flink shared thisDoes Ben Thompson writing about your work in Stratechery count as a career highlight?
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David Flink shared thisAs Maurice Rahmey so shrewdly observed, we shipped a thing, and that thing is now on TechCrunch and other places. In-app shopping was the first document I wrote after joining Amazon in 2021, and it's pretty much been my life for the last two and a half years. We're excited and we're learning and there's so much more to come here. So proud of everyone who worked ridiculous hours across companies to bring this to life (you know who you are). Stay tuned; I promise it'll be worth it!Meta and Amazon team up on new in-app shopping feature on Facebook & Instagram | TechCrunchMeta and Amazon team up on new in-app shopping feature on Facebook & Instagram | TechCrunch
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David Flink shared thisHappy 20th LinkedIn! I know we’ve been seeing other people and all, but we had a good ride together. In honor of some beautiful memories, here’s a picture of my son terrorizing the Sunnyvale campus in 2017. Cheers! #linkedin20
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David Flink posted thisIt's #nationalcomingoutday, so I hope you find the strength to be you today, to go find love, and to bring all of you to work tomorrow. We're all better for it.
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David Flink posted this“Apologies I don’t have time to respond to your email or Slack today. I’m busy monitoring the Don’t Worry Darling press tour.”
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David Flink reacted on thisDavid Flink reacted on thisI launched my career more than 40 years ago at a manufacturing company, writing computer programs stored on physical punched cards. Fast‑forward to today, and I’m handing in my badge — for good. 🚀 After an incredible final chapter at tech startup ClickUp I’m stepping into retirement — and honestly, I’ve never been more excited for what comes next. ClickUp gave me the rare gift of ending my career surrounded by brilliant, kind, wildly driven people. My career in technology has been a thrill ride. From sorting those punched cards to building AI agents, being a technologist has meant a lifetime of learning, reinvention, and — most importantly — extraordinary people at every turn. So what’s next? I’m shifting my focus to nourishing my creative spirit. You’ll find me in my art studio creating multi‑media work, in my workshop designing and building sculptural furniture, and — something I’m especially proud of — serving on the board of Arttitude, supporting their mission to uplift queer and trans artists here in Buffalo. 🎨🪚 The part that matters most: The proudest moments of my career weren’t technical. They were the years spent mentoring and coaching, and the work of building cultures where people actually felt they belonged. Since the mid‑90s — long before “DEI” was a buzzword — I’ve been committed to making the workplace more inclusive, especially for my LGBTQ+ community. In an era of nonstop innovation, one truth has never changed: the most important ingredient in any organization will always be the humans behind the tech. 🏳️🌈 To everyone I’ve worked with: thank you for the trust, the laughter, and for being part of my story. The adventure continues. 🚀 gjparis.myportfolio.com
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David Flink reacted on thisDavid Flink reacted on thisThis week, Uber ‘s #GoGet showcase highlighted a lot of the product innovation we’ve been building. I’m so proud of my team: their attention to detail and care for the experience came through in a big way. We’re continuing to push the boundaries on our “everything app,” making Travel so delightful, and integrating AI in ways that are intentional. https://lnkd.in/geiUBnJz Shoutout to Sachin Kansal for pulling off the live demos (despite my nerves), and to Molly F. Allison Shafir Amit Fulay Alina Senderzon Jignashu Parikh Nandhini Ramaswamy Frances Huang Hannah Fishman Stef Meeder Charlie Waite Kiran Bryan J. Andi Pimentel Dunn Bud Intonato Deepika Kharbanda Kiran Arshi & many others who do the daily work.
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David Flink reacted on thisDavid Flink reacted on thisI have decided to leave Amazon after 14 years, 9 months, 29 days tenure across two stints. My last day is May 1st. I am very grateful for the opportunities, mentorship, and experience that brought me from an SDE I fresh out of university to Principal SDE. I worked on teams that built the world's largest storage system, the compute infrastructure that allows FINRA to deliver reports on every financial market transaction in the US to the Treasury Department by noon the next day, demand forecasting for billions of products, first of its kind privacy enhancing technology available as a managed service, one of the largest automated marketing programs in the world, and a discussion board where customers could spend their time discussing magical warrior cats. I'm proud of my personal contributions to systems that help millions of Stores and AWS customers improve their lives, and I'm even more proud of my hard working colleagues who continue to make these things possible. I got an offer I just couldn't refuse, which I will post about soon.
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David Flink reacted on thisDavid Flink reacted on thisWe are seeing some big changes in sports with recent advances in technology. One of the main changes is how games are officiated. Replay was a big leap, but challenges are becoming automated with AI. MLB's ABS system is is the latest major change I can think of. There are other objective rules across sports that are still being enforced subjectively. I am curious to see what major changes comes to sports in the near future.The Literal Rulebook: How AI and Computer Vision Are Forcing Sports to Stop GuessingThe Literal Rulebook: How AI and Computer Vision Are Forcing Sports to Stop Guessing
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David Flink reacted on thisDavid Flink reacted on thisOver the past weeks, I have started my new chapter at JD.com. I am working on customer growth and lifecycle, focusing on how retention and marketing come together to drive scalable outcomes across the customer journey. I will be building, solving meaningful problems, and making decisions at pace. I am looking forward to it.
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David Flink reacted on thisDavid Flink reacted on thisWe’ve got a full-time opening on my team at Fanatics for a Staff Engineer to help build and scale the platform behind Instant Rips. This is a chance to join a lean, high-impact team where your contributions will directly shape a fast-growing product. We’re looking to hire onsite in our NYC global headquarters, with Chicago and LA as additional options. Please apply through the link or DM me if you’re interested! https://lnkd.in/gkhBS9z4
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David Flink reacted on thisDavid Flink reacted on thisI’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Manager, Licensing and Partnerships at Fanatics! I am incredibly excited to join the team and dive into the world of international football licensing. I’m looking forward to building strong partnerships and driving innovation in the sports licensed products space. A big thank you to everyone who supported me along the way. Let’s get to work! ⚽️🚀 It was an incredible time as a product manager, and I wouldn't want to have missed a single moment of it. Proud to be a part of this. #Fanatics #Licensing #SportsBusiness #Partnerships Dillon S. Tanja Hettel Patrick Rausch Tim O'Sullivan Elliot Fernley
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Head Coach, Tolt Thunder track team
Boys & Girls Clubs of King County (Greater Seattle)
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Head Coach for the Tolt Thunder track team (children ages 6 through 12). Promoting the benefits of an active lifestyle and team spirit, developing self-esteem and leadership skills, and teaching proper form and technique for core activities like running and throwing while exposing participants to healthy competition.
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